Play Street Museum - Fort Worth
Around the midpoint, short detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm
+18179302577
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 28m
Distance
620.4 mi
998 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$94
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mauriceville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Lubbock, TX
Wikimedia Commons
This 620.4-mile journey from Mauriceville, TX to Lubbock, TX, will take approximately 11 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, this route is best split over two days rather than attempting it as a single day trip. You'll primarily travel on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and US 84, with about 60% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this long-distance drive is around $94. You'll encounter 3 recommended stops along the way, with the longest continuous stretch being 219.1 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent landscape throughout your trip.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
310.2 miles from Mauriceville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 10m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 219.1 mi | 3h 43m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| US Highway 175 West | 68.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 69 | 53.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| US 96 | 34.4 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 63 | 31.1 mi | 46m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mauriceville, TX and Lubbock, TX.
Start on FM 1130
Turn right
Turn slight left
Turn right onto TX 62
Turn right onto US 96
Turn left onto US 190; TX 63
Turn right onto TX 63
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 69
Continue on US 69
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
Turn straight
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 69
Turn left onto US 175
Continue on US 175
Continue on US 175
Turn slight right
Merge onto US 175
Continue on US 175
Continue on US 175 Bus
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
Take the exit
Merge onto I 20
Continue on I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
Take the exit onto US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Turn right onto Loop 46
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
Turn straight onto TX 207
Turn left onto Spur 575
Turn right onto US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
Arrive at destination
For this 11.5-hour drive, starting early in the morning is highly recommended to maximize daylight hours. Splitting the journey over two days is the most practical approach; aim to cover roughly half the distance on day one. Plan your stops strategically, utilizing the 3 recommended points to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 219.1 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. A sensible pacing will make this 620.4-mile trip much more manageable.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 136 miles or 2h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 310.2 miles or 6h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 310.2 miles or 6h 10m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mauriceville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mauriceville, TX
Aim for roughly 310 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 310 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
205 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
409 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Stephenville, TXNight 1
310 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Grand Prairie, TX after about 310 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 136 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 310.2 miles from Mauriceville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 219.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 310 miles or 5.7 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Around the midpoint, short detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm
+18179302577
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18179665509
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 204.3 and 504.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$93.74 one way
$187.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $102.61 | $205.22 |
| premium | $4.54 | $110.77 | $221.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $136.98 | $273.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$94
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 217.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 186.1 | 2 | $65.14 | $29.78 |
| Efficient EV | 155.1 | 1 | $54.29 | $24.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 248.2 | 3 | $86.86 | $39.71 |
Gas CO2
217 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Mauriceville on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Lubbock on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a predominantly highway drive, with 60% of the route on major roads like the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and US 84. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 219.1 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While the profile is listed as a 'long-distance drive,' the significant highway share suggests relatively smooth progress. You'll spend most of your time on functional, efficient roadways designed for covering ground, rather than winding scenic byways.
At 11h 28m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 204.3 miles in near US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 620.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 204.3 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 310 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
“Hub City” · Founded 1890
Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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